AC/DC's Australian Promoter Refuses To Move Concert From Eithad Stadium

June 11, 2009

The Herald Sun reports that AC/DC promoter Garry Van Egmond is refusing to move the band's three sold-out concerts from Etihad Stadium in Melbourne, Australia.

Van Egmond said it would be impossible to find a new venue for the February 11, 13 and 15 Black Ice tour shows, despite the AFL (Australian Football League) being adamant that its contract with Etihad Stadium management gave it priority on all bookings at that time.

"We can't move the shows. It would be impossible," Van Egmond said.

"We've sold 180,000 tickets in Melbourne. People have bought seats in certain areas. You can't just re-create that anywhere else, wherever it may be.

"Our concern is the punters who bought the tickets. But I'm not concerned, we've got a signed contract for the shows at Etihad Stadium."

Read the entire report from The Herald Sun.

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